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YY12 OAU

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,257 mi
Last recorded140,257 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OAU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm....195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,048 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 89,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2019 89,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake light stays illuminated on dashboard (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,052 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 79,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 63,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 63,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 18 May 2015 30,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YY12 OAU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY12 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY12 OAU registered?

YY12 OAU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 21 June 2012.

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